To say that the film American History X depicts those of different races to be on bad terms with each other would be quite an understatement. Through characters’ conversations and numerous acts of violence, Kaye conveys this premise of hostilities. Hate of those who are different than they drive the protagonists to violence. The protagonists, neo-Nazi skinheads, go to far extents to show their abhorrence towards people of other races.

At times, neo-Nazi members do not need to be around their enemies to show their detestation of them. At one point in American History X, Seth and Danny, two skinheads, have a conversation that consists of the following:

The characters in both films, American History X and Hate, take the position of using violence as an ends to their means. Also, they express the hope for recovery. Derek and Hubert both want to start a new life. They want to pick up and relocate so that their families can have a better life. Both of these major similarities between the movies are extremely important in getting the main point across to the audience. Since the protagonists don’t successfully bring their problems to an end from their fighting you can see that violence is not the answer to your problems. Furthermore, both films convey the message of moving on. If you are not happy with your life, you can change it if you have the passion for it.

The beginning and ending scenes are very compelling. With a voice-over by Hubert, “Heard about the guy who fell off a skyscraper? On his way down past each floor, he kept saying to reassure himself: So far so good... so far so good... so far so good. How you fall doesn't matter. It's how you land!” (Hubert, Hate), Kassovitz gets into the minds of the audience. It also expressed the films concept very well. As the characters go on their way of life, they hit problems. They solve them their own way and are OK for the rest of the time being. It doesn’t matter how they try to solve their problems, just as long as they come out OK.

Danny: They’re a burden to the advancement of the white race. Some of them are alright, I guess…

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